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Sunrise on the Chester
October 28, 2011
Director of Digital Media Services Brian Palmer led students and staff on a photography outing on the Chester River.
Gallery 1 | Gallery 2
Enlarge photos by Shane Brill '03
Before sunrise, the group changed exposure levels to illuminate scenes too dark for the eye to see.
Increasing each camera's ISO, or sensitivity to light, enabled photos of dim scenes with fast motion.
The Washington College Crew Team takes advantage of the College's proximity to the Chester River.
The lowered ISO level shows what the team looked like to the unaided eye.
The Kalmar Nyckel in the background is in town for Downrigging Weekend—an annual festival that draws maritime enthusiasts from around the country.
The Crew Team passes the Schooner Sultana, a replica of a British schooner that patrolled the North American coast just prior to the American Revolution.
Executive Secretary to the Provost and Dean Maria Hynson '15 joined the trip to learn more about DSLR photography.
Alison Percich '15 returns to photograph the water after participating in the recent Chesapeake Bay Photographers Sailing Adventure.
Sunrise over the Chester River bridge.
The image of geese silhouetted against the morning sky is a hallmark of Maryland's Eastern Shore, and the inspiration for Goose Nation in Washington College Athletics.
Washington College is committed to preserving the ecological health of the region through its sustainability efforts.
Instructional Technologist Adrian Peterson '07 brings technology to the classroom as part of the Office of Information Technologies Academic Computing team.
A visual aubade to the Chester River.
Kathy Thornton '13 is a double major in Environmental Studies and History with a concentration in Chesapeake Regional Studies.
Beyond recreational use and picturesque value, the Chester River offers an outdoor learning environment for ecological study.
The Chester River bridge sign is an iconic entrance to Chestertown.
The photographers survey the river for intriguing compositions.
Kaitlyn Mortimer '13 reviews her photographs.
The ships arriving for Downrigging Weekend, such as Kalmar Nyckel, are a reminder of Chestertown's historic significance as a major port town in colonial times.